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Freihofer Family History

Freihofer Name Meaning

German (also Freihöfer): status name for an owner of a farm that was free of feudal obligations from Middle High German frī ‘free’ + hof ‘farm manor’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Freier, Reifer, Freiberg, Friedhoff, Reiher, Freshour, Reiser, Reiber

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Where is the Freihofer family from?

You can see how Freihofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freihofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freihofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Freihofer families living in Massachusetts. This was about 71% of all the recorded Freihofer's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Freihofer families in 1880.
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What did your Freihofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Freihofer. 43% of Freihofer men worked as a Baker. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Executive
    29%
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Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Freihofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freihofer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 320 immigration records available for the last name Freihofer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 285 military records available for the last name Freihofer. For the veterans among your Freihofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freihofer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Freihofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Freihofer in 1964 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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